The voters have spoken. But are Republicans and Democrats listening?
Following a dramatic 2026 midterm election, veteran Republican strategist Ryan Horn and Democratic strategist Jim Crounse join Dan Parsons to break down the national results, Nebraska's biggest races, and what comes next for both political parties.
Horn, founder of Bullhorn Communications, calls the election a "recall election" of Donald Trump and delivers a pointed critique of the president's decision to replace Chief of Staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller.
Crounse, who helped lead direct mail efforts for Barack Obama's two winning presidential campaigns, cautions Democrats against interpreting their victories as a mandate to move further left.
The conversation also examines Republican Thomas Massie's impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the surprising resilience of Nebraska Republicans, and the changing political landscape in Omaha and Lincoln.
Inside this episode:
Two veteran strategists from opposite sides of the aisle find unexpected common ground on what went wrong, what voters want, and what Washington should do next.
The Dan Parsons Show — Beyond the Headlines.
Independent journalism. Nebraska perspectives. Conversations that matter.
Support independent Nebraska journalism. Become a Friend of Dan:
","author_name":"Dan Parsons"}